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Japan Art Islands

Japan Art Islands

In which I talk about the Setouchi Islands of Kagawa Prefecture. Islands that have become internationally famous over the years because they have become the home of the Setouchi Triennale, one of the major art festivals in Asia. In this section, I introduce various locations and artworks, and talk extensively about the Triennale and the things that gravitate around it.

Art in Yashima, Takamatsu (Setouchi Triennale 2025)

Art in Yashima, Takamatsu (Setouchi Triennale 2025)

Hello everyone, First of all, I want to apologize for being so quiet lately. This is the end of the spring semester here in Japan, so I've been busy. Also, my energy levels have been a bit low, probably due to the strong, steady heat of the past

Q&A: Takamatsu during the Setouchi Triennale?

Q&A: Takamatsu during the Setouchi Triennale?

As promised a couple of weeks ago, here is my first Q&A post. I hope more will come.

Setouchi Asia Gallery on Shodoshima (Setouchi Triennale 2025)

Setouchi Asia Gallery on Shodoshima (Setouchi Triennale 2025)

Today, I'm taking you to a place that very few foreign (or even Japanese) visitors get to see on Shodoshima. First, most foreign visitors to the Setouchi Triennale seem to avoid Shodoshima altogether. Some avoid it out of ignorance; most avoid it because it's true Shodoshima

Red Pumpkin and AMA?

Red Pumpkin and AMA?

Good afternoon, I've been hearing that some parts of the Northern Hemisphere are experiencing a heat wave. Stay safe! Here, temperatures have cooled down a bit since last week, and rain has returned, reminding us that the rainy season is not over yet, contrary to what it seemed.

Setouchi Triennale 2025 Report: Megijima part two

Setouchi Triennale 2025 Report: Megijima part two

All right, I think it's high time to resume my Setouchi Triennale 2025 reports. Sorry for the delay. As I mentioned, spring is always a busy season for me (read: busy at work, so I'm more tired than usual at night). Nevertheless, I'll try

Naoshima New Museum of Art (Opening Day)

Naoshima New Museum of Art (Opening Day)

A short tale of Naoshima New Museum of Art's opening day

Setouchi Triennale 2025 Report: Megijima part one

Setouchi Triennale 2025 Report: Megijima part one

Hello everyone, The spring session of the Setouchi Triennale 2025 ended yesterday, so now I have time to tell you about it and write more frequent reports. I didn't make it to all the places I wanted due to illness early May and the unusually rainy weather, but